February 27, 2006

GLOBAL WARNINGIn Who's Driving the Purpose Driven Church?, author James Sundquist examines Rick Warren's latest best selling book, The Purpose Driven Life, and finds that Warren has not only made colossal biblical blunders such as the 40 day examples in Scripture he cites, but has built most of his "purpose-driven" precepts on the "wisdom of the world" and not on God's word.

Also, it is a misconception amongst Christians to think that a great revival is happening. In fact the Bible is very clear that the falling away must come first before the Anti-Christ is revealed and this is what we are seeing today. Read more about this from James Sundquist here.

"Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition." (2 Thes 2:3 )

February 23, 2006

THE PAIN OF IT ALL The past few days, my heart has been tender towards the plight of the people here in New Orleans resulting in many tears. Tonight while in the dinner line at another relief camp, I overhead 2 men talk about their options to rebuild their homes. One was elderly and walked with a cane. He told me that 8' waters flooded his home and after being rescued, an electrical fire burned it to the ground - he lost everything except his grandmother's washboard which he was now using to wash his clothes. The other man told me that his wife died in the rushing waters that sweep through their house which was also totally destroyed! So much pain... O Lord Jesus, please heal these hurting hearts and draw them both to Yourself.

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." Proverbs 18:10

February 21, 2006

PHOTOS YOU WON'T SEE ON FOX NOR CNNTodays photos were taken while delivering food to several Common Ground volunteer work crews around town. FEMA has yet come to help in the lower 9th Ward - no trailers, no water, no electricity, no trash pickup - and I talked to & prayed with some returning residents, all shocked by the horror before their eyes as they returned to their neighborhood for the first time since Hurricane Katrina and the blown levees.

DVDIsrael: God's Timepiece -- Will Arab, Israeli Conflict Begin WWIII?This seminar examines the Arab-Israeli conflict, from Old Testament times to our Modern Times. Starts with the God’s scattering of the Jews – The diaspora -- to the founding of Israel in 1948, and finally to the current conflict. The Palestinian issue is thoroughly dealt with, not only in terms of the current struggle, but God’s severe plans for them.

DVDSecret Mysteries of America's Beginnings: Volume One -- The New AtlantisThis video unfolds the fascinating history behind the founding of America, and exposes the esoteric underbelly of its design. Why is Washington D.C. build on the 77th Meridian? Are the Revolutionary War cities really built in perfect alignment with Stonehenge? If America was founded as a Christian nation, why are many of its symbols, buildings, and monuments based on Pagan traditions? There is no doubt that much of America’s national heritage was Christian, but just as a coin has two sides, our national heritage has a second side – one based squarely on occult secret societies and their values. To find the answer to these questions, we follow the journey of secret societies from England to the New World and learn of their ancient hope: to rebuild the lost empire of Atlantis.

2nd 30min. Guest: Cathy Palmer After listening to Greg's Archive on RBNlive.com and hearing Brandon Darby, decided to go to New Orleans and help Common Ground if you are moved to help visit: http://www.commongroundrelief.org/, and fill out the Volunteer Registration Form.

2nd Hr. Guest: Viki Carp will be running parallel elections in Austin Texas and across the nation. For more information visit: www.blackboxvoting.org, www.votersunite.org, www.voterescue.org.

February 15, 2006

MY NEW HOMEI've been praying about what to do - stay in New Orleans or leave. Then yesterday, I was offered a new 8' x 8' tent and air mattress for free, if I wanted to stay - so, here I am!

"At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they pitched: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in their tents." (Numbers 9:18)

February 14, 2006

CINDY AND ANN IN NEW ORLEANS(Please understand that I do not necessarily stand in agreement and support of all the Cindy and Ann say or do. My prayer is that both Cindy and Ann come to know true freedom through a personal relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Cathy, 2/29/06) Cindy Sheehan, mother of Army Spc. Casey Sheehan, who was killed in Iraq in 2004, and retired Colonel Ann Wright, a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Army who worked for 16 years as a U.S. diplomat until she resigned in opposition to the war visited us tonight at Common Ground in New Orleans.

"And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. And the gospel must first be published among all nations. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." (March 13:5-13)

February 10, 2006

DAY 6 IN NEW ORLEANSToday and yesterday, I have been helping with admin work at the home of Malik Rahim, Black Panther and Green Party member from Louisiana, one of the founders of this relief. This is a busy home/office and Malik is a great guy. To get here, I have to drive through the French Quarter and take the ferry across the Mississippi River.

The other night I heard a fellow share about a big problem he was facing and my heart went out him, so I quietly prayed for him. Yesterday, when I told him I was praying for him, he thanked me and said just 3 days ago he read for the first time his Bible. Then last night while some of us were sitting around the fire outside, he came to me, asking that I pray for him right then which I did. The others became quiet and listened as well. A bit later, I gave him a small booklet that told how to find salvation through Jesus Christ and this morning, he thanked me again. While chatting, I was distressed to discover that over the past 2 years, he has buried his father, mother, wife and 2 children - please pray for this fellow.

February 08, 2006

GOOD MORNING, NEW ORLEANSToday, I woke to a beautiful sunrise and then the Lord spoke to me in His Word about the volunteers here in Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." This group is a mixed bag of folks who believe lots of things but they all want peace. Interestingly, Jesus Christ is called the Prince of peace.

So, after breakfast, cleanup, and the morning meeting, I went to Common Ground's House of Excellence Media Center to work a bit. Now I am at another relief organization down the road called Made in Love Grill and Cafe because their wireless connection is better.

February 07, 2006

THE LOWER 9TH WARDYesterday, I went with a team to the Lower 9th ward of New Orleans to help gut houses for the residents. It looks like a bomb hit but there are homes which are salvageable. Common Ground has 1,000 homes on their list, so more volunteers are always welcome!

The problem lies in the fact that the city of New Orleans wants to bulldoze ALL the homes in the lower 9th ward by an unjust application of 'eminent domain' that is shutting many residents out of the decision making process. Many of the residents, living in shelters across the country with nowhere else to go, are not even aware of the imminent destruction of their homes.

Another group of residents are the elderly who are still living in the 9th ward without power, water, or medical treatment. Federal agents patrol these streets at night and threaten to arrest any resident that stays in this curfew area for trespassing in their own homes.

Common Ground recently set up in the 9th ward in the blue house, offering aid. And yesterday, as it happened, Governor Blanco came to the 9th ward with several political people and news crews. Some of the residents were prepared with signs and were able to share their great concerns with her one-on-one. Time will tell if the governor's promises to help will come to pass.

February 05, 2006

NOW IN NEW ORLEANSI arrived yesterday and have been amazed by many things in the past 24 hours! This organization, Common Ground, began only 4 months ago and they are very organized and doing many things to help the community here. Everyone is friendly and each has a fascinating story on how they got here!

Today 20+ of us went to church "in the hood" with Pastor Bruce. His chuch is across the street from the largest project housing in New Orleans in which most have evacuated but not all.